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Q: Can you get unemployment if you were fired for doing something illegal?
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Can you get unemployment in California if fired for wrong doing?

No. part of the requirement is that you were fired through NO fault of your own. If you were doing wrong, you're not eligible.


Fired due to falling asleep on the job can you draw unemployment?

In most cases, a person can not draw unemployment when they were fired for falling asleep. To draw unemployment, a person needs to be fired for doing the job incorrectly, or job performance. You should still file for benefits and see if you get approved.


You are still working at 67 if something happens to your job can you collect unemployment?

You can collect unemployment is you are fired from you job. You age doesn't matter when it comes to unemployment.


Is it considered a threat to a police officer by saying to him that you will have his job for doing something considered illegal?

It's not illegal to tell a police officer you're going to get him fired. It's just stupid.


Can you still receive unemployment if you were fired for stealing but not prosecuted?

No. You are not supposed to receive unemployment if you were fired "for cause," meaning you did something wrong. If you apply for unemployment, the employer has an opportunity to dispute your eligibility, in which case your application will be rejected. There is a chance the employer will not take that opportunity.


Can a person be fired for doing illegal drugs where they are legal?

Yes if it is against company rules.


You were terminated for attendance can you draw unemployment in North Carolina?

You should check with your local unemployment office; but in almost all cases, if you are terminated for wrong doing or quit your job, you cannot collect unemployment. Otherwise, people would just get a job and do something to get fired or quit, just to get the money from unemployment. You may want to check to see if your state is a fire at will state. That reduces your chance of collection unemployment dramatically.


If a worker is fired for going to jail draw unemployment after getting out?

Can I receive my unemployment if I was fired for going to jail it was out of my control


Can a state deny unemployment benefits to a worker fired for using illegal drugs for religious purposes?

Yes. If you're fired for cause... such as using illegal drugs... you can be denied unemployment benefits. The fact that the US Constitution says that Congress shall "make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof" does not mean you get a free pass to do illegal drugs (or steal, or commit murder, or whatever) by claiming it's for "religious purposes".


Get unemployment if fired for not working overtime?

Most states will not pay unemployment for being fired, unless you were fired for what they feel was a wrong reason. In your case, it would seem - if you can prove that's why they fired you - that you'd have a good claim.


Can you collect unemployment if fired by fedex with 20 years of service?

If you were fired for cause, no. If you were fired for an illegal cause (discrimination) or the workplace had become oppressive, you may be able to. You can either consult an attorney with experience in this area or file your claim. If you get denied, then find a lawyer ASAP for your appeal.


Can you still get unemployment if you had a court case on you?

If you were fired for criminal misconduct it is likely that you will not get unemployment.